Rumpistol, aka Jens B. Christiansen, has long become recognized for the detailed production of his work, which walks the border between abstract electronica and a more immediate mode of melodic exploration.

With this new EP, “Talk to You”, the pleasing dissonance his original style creates has been tightened and infused with a fresh sense of purpose and a sudden directness, with much of this coming from the vocals that dominate every track.

It’s a trend we’ve seen a lot of lately: IDM and dubstep producers (James Blake, Tim Exile, Clark and Magnetic Man to name a few) incorporating vocals into their work. But where all of the above have turned to the classic plug-in-a-mic-and-sing way of doing things, and their vocal expression has been rather overt, Rumpistol employs a more embedded mixture of cut-up and processed sampling, synthesized vocals and vocals sung by the producer himself, adding a new dimension to the sound.

The key to the EP is how direct it is. It’s as if the accumulated ideas and themes of the past have been pulled together and re-carved quickly to strip away their excess. In line with this approach and to “avoid fiddling around with the tracks forever”, a tight deadline was imposed on the recording process.

The resulting immediacy of sound and emotion has strong references to soul and R&B, with the essentially elements of IDM, glitch and dubstep alongside, albeit with a wonky twist.

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Rumpistols characteristic combination of intricate compositions and catchy melodies is continued on his 3rd album 'Dynamo'. Here drum-machines and synths merge effortlessly with more traditional instruments like pianos and strings.
The album is balanced between an introverted expression and a more outward-looking experience, while an ongoing alternation between melancholy and optimism adds a tinge of nostalgia.
This is enhanced by the orchestration and production, which contain references to both new and old electronic music (i.e. glitch, techno, dub (-step) and ambient), yet at the same time pointing towards rock, jazz and classical music.

"Highly recommended to all who require a shining beacon to get them through the dark depression of Winter." - Experimusic.

"Where a lot of electronic releases have flopped this year, Rumpistol is set to steal the limelight." - The Silent Ballet.

"Beautiful harmonic structures topple over spiralling rhythms, leaving you spell-bound." - Scanner.

Written and produced by Jens Berents Christiansen.
Violin on track 04: Jody Ghani.
Strings on track 08: Andreas Linsdell (cello), Jody Ghani (violin) & Johan Segerberg (double bass).
Mastered by Anders Bech.
Artwork by Bottega Areté & Anders Gerning.
Photos by Morten Bencke.
Made in Europe 2008.
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The 2nd album from Rumpistol continues the warm melodicism and dub sensibility from the debut, only this time presented in a more instrumentally expansive mix, including elements such as melodica, glockenspiel and kalimba.

”Großartigen Tracks.” **** (DE:BUG, Germany).

“Excellent new album from Rumpistol.” (Angry Ape, UK).

”This record is unique.” 8/10 Points (Cuemix Magazine, Germany).

“This is new dub music at its purest.” (Fakezine, Macedonia).

Rumpistol is the debut album from the Danish electronica artist Rumpistol (danish for spacegun), aka Jens Berents Christiansen.

It was originally released in March 2003 in a limited edition which received great reviews in the Danish press as well as within the music audience. Due to this positive response, Rump Recordings re-released the album, in a slightly modified version, with a new cover, one new track, and a remix by Danish artist Pondul (aka Anders from Melk).